Thursday, October 31, 2013

I've been holding on to these Pringles cans just waiting to turn them into something. I finally got the idea to use them for my grandkid's treat cans for Halloween this year.

Personally, I think the bats are my favorite part! All these cuts are from Paper Doll Dress Up except for the iron gate and that is from Ornamental Iron. I added some curly ribbon and raffia and there you go!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Celebrate what? Anything you want!
This card is for our "It's Only Words" challenge over at Creative Craft Challenges. The digi is from our sponsor, Melonheadz.

I added a little color to the black and white digi with markers and sparkly gel pens, then cut it out with Spellbinders. I've added bling from Spare Parts Embellishments and 2 ribbons bought at a yard sale. I left the inside blank so it can be used to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, exciting event or whatever.

So come on over and join us with your "It's Only Words" card! See you there!

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Hello! It's my turn to host the challenge at My Sheri Crafts. I figured there would be plenty of Halloween or Fall challenges this week so I went in a totally different direction. I chose the theme "A Little Comfort" - make a Sympathy or Thinking of You card. This is one type of card I don't keep on hand and always seem to scramble to make when I need one. This one, however, came together pretty well and is made all from scraps.

The sentiment stamp is from "My Sentiments Exactly" and is a inside and out set. I added a little bling with my I-Rock and a ribbon from Wal-Mart.

I inked the inside by masking the center with a scalloped oval cut and applied the ink directly to somewhat mimic the purple paper used on the outside.

Just a simple card, but I'm pleased with the results.

I hope you will join in with us this week, but first be sure to stop by My Sheri Crafts and see the beautiful creations from the rest of the team!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Welcome! I'm glad you're here! Today I have fun little card for Tuesday Throwdown challenge "Creepy Crawlies". We are sponsored by Simply B stamps and I've used her Franken Millerstein for my card.

Isn't he cute? Who would be afraid of him??? He's colored with Spectrum Noirs, the papers are scraps from last year's Halloween cards, the orange burlap ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon and that cute sentiment stamp is from Ink A Dink A Doo. I've had this sentiment stamp set since the spring and this is the first time I've used them. They're really cute and all written by kids.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Hello Bloggies! I've several new followers since I have "Welcomed" anyone, so Welcome to my new friends and old friends, too!

I hope you are all having some beautiful weather like we are here. I absolutely love Fall! It's a pretty close tie with Spring on my favorites list.

It's time today for another challenge at My Sheri Crafts and we were challenged by Charlotte to "create a project that is all about the night". I had to get some Christmas card sets ready and one of the scenes I used looked like a quiet, snowy night so I used it.

This is completely an Imagine project using the Snow Angel cartridge with a bit of ribbon I bought at Wal-Mart last winter. I love this coordinating paper, also from this cartridge.

As I looked at the picture, I decided it wasn't necessarily a nighttime scene, so I used my white gel pen to add a moon and stars, so now it is definitely a nighttime scene! :)

So come on over to My Sheri Crafts and join in with your night project! See you there!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

I have this fun stamp that I won from Fresh Brewed Designs through the Link Up For Pink challenge sometime last year and had never used. Well, this week our theme at Tuesday Throwdown is to "Make An Awareness Card" (i.e. Breast Cancer, MS, Leukemia, PCOS, Heart Disease, etc.) so I decided it's a perfect time to use my stamp!

The papers are all from my stash and the XOXO and pink circle papers are scraps. The cute dotted ribbon is from this week's sponsor- Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I heat embossed the stamp in white and added a little "bow" with more of the dotted ribbon, then cut it out with Creative Memories circle cutters.

The paper flowers have been in my stash for a LONG time, the brad was included in some things I bought from a friend.

Isn't that a fun card? I really enjoyed using it and send another late "Thank You" to Fresh Brewed Designs for the stamp! Now come on over to Tuesday Throwdown and join us with your awareness card!

On a more serious note, as you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I honor my mother who lost her fight with breast cancer that had spread to the bone back in 1993. 20 years ago in December. It sure doesn't seem that long! I also honor my sister who is a breast cancer survivor-16 years ago! Be proactive ladies! Get 'em checked!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Here I am, a day late again! The new challenge at Creative Craft Challenges started yesterday. Our theme is "Anything Goes" this time and we are sponsored by Kathryne has some really cute digis! Here is my card using "Autumn Friends"

Supplies:
Spectrum Noir markers
Sissix embossing folder
Martha Stewart punch
Recollections Fall Leaf brads
Striped paper is some I've had for years. Can't remember if it came from LTD Commodities or was on clearance at Hobby Lobby. Anyway, it's old!

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First things first, I am a believer in God and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I hope you do too, but if not I would love to share my friend with you. Please contact me if you have any questions at all.
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Tim, since September of 1983. Tim is a huge team roping fan, but is currently on the "injured" list as he is struggling with Rheumatoid Arthritis. This season of my life has definitely been a struggle that I've had to rely on God to get through.
I have one daughter and three fantastic grandchildren. Two girls ages 11 & 12 and one boy, a big 3 year old! I absolutely LOVE being Mamaw!!
I work part time for my church as a secretary at our Family Life Center. I'm very thankful that God brought me to this job. I love it!
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